Environmental officer Job Description
Environmental officer Job Description Template
An Environmental Officer oversees the environmental performance of private, public and voluntary sector organizations, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, promoting sustainable development, and implementing environmental policies and practices.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement environmental policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Conduct environmental audits and assessments to identify potential areas of non-compliance
- Manage and maintain accurate records of environmental monitoring and reporting
- Provide training and support to staff on environmental matters
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of environmental management systems
- Collaborate with external stakeholders and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- Identify and recommend solutions to improve environmental performance
- Communicate environmental performance and progress to internal and external stakeholders
Requirements:
- - Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field
- - Knowledge of environmental regulations and laws
- - Ability to perform environmental assessments and audits
- - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- - Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- - Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- - Experience with environmental management systems (EMS) is a plus
